The Complete Works of Thomas Dick, LL. D. ... Eleven Volumes in Two..., Volume 1Edwards & Bushnell, 1857 |
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... consequently unsuccessful . He took several opportunities , however , of suggesting a variety of hints on the necessity of new - modelling and improving the system of education - particularly in the London " Monthly Magazine , " the ...
... consequently unsuccessful . He took several opportunities , however , of suggesting a variety of hints on the necessity of new - modelling and improving the system of education - particularly in the London " Monthly Magazine , " the ...
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... consequently , like one walking in the dark , is unable to perceive the drift and ten- dency of most of his operations , or the founda- tion of the rules by which he calculates ; and hence it happens that , when he actually en- gages in ...
... consequently , like one walking in the dark , is unable to perceive the drift and ten- dency of most of his operations , or the founda- tion of the rules by which he calculates ; and hence it happens that , when he actually en- gages in ...
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... consequently , without a reference to the original objects and ideas whence the notion of numbers is derived , no accurate impression of their signification and use can be made on the juvenile mind . A boy may be taught to distinguish ...
... consequently , without a reference to the original objects and ideas whence the notion of numbers is derived , no accurate impression of their signification and use can be made on the juvenile mind . A boy may be taught to distinguish ...
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... consequently , he feels -the awkward tables - the confined air - and himself in a state destitute of enjoyment . the press and general disorder which fre- Can it then be wondered at th t young peo- quently occur , all conspire to render ...
... consequently , he feels -the awkward tables - the confined air - and himself in a state destitute of enjoyment . the press and general disorder which fre- Can it then be wondered at th t young peo- quently occur , all conspire to render ...
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... consequently , be attended with a train of pernicious effects . I have seen children sent to school with a Testament in their hand , as a class - book , who could not read a single verse , and could scarcely pronounce two or three of ...
... consequently , be attended with a train of pernicious effects . I have seen children sent to school with a Testament in their hand , as a class - book , who could not read a single verse , and could scarcely pronounce two or three of ...
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